Fragile x syndrome- most common inherited form of mental retardation. Results from a change, or mutation in a single gene. This syndrome happens because the gene cannot produce enough protein. other names for this is- FRAXA syndrome, FXS, fra(x) syndrome, marker x syndrome, and Martin-Bell syndrome.
effects:People with fragile x syndrome have anxiety and behiavior such as fidgeting, excessive physical movements, and impulsive actions.Some people with fragile x do not like being touched. This syndrome occurs 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females.
*Mutations in the FMR1 gene cause fragile x syndrome.
*Fragile x can be diagnosed by taking a drop of blood from the finger.
How do you inherit the syndrome?- Fragile x syndrome is inherited by an x dominant pattern. so you can find this on the x chromosome. Boys are more at risk of getting fragile x syndrome because they only have one X chromosome. A women with a pre mutation can pass it to their child and it can become a full mutation. Even if the parents do not have frgile x the child can have it.
fragile x chromosomes.
Treatment: There is currently no cures for fragile x syndrome. It is treated by speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychotherapy. Drugs may also be used for treatment.
Diagnosis- Fragile x is diagnosed by developmental delays.
QUSTIONS:
1. What cures if any are there for fragile x? What treatment do people have to go through to try to recover?
2. Who is more at risk for getting the syndrome boys or girls? Why?
3. What are some behaviors people with fragile x show?
Works cited: *"Fragile X Syndrome." Genetic Home Referance. 11 Apr. 2010. Web. 14 Apr. 2010.
*"A to Z Topics." Health and Disease Information. Penn State Milton S. Medical Center, 31 Oct. 2006. Web. 15 Apr. 2010.
*"What Is Fragile X?" The National Fragile X Foundation. Wwmgmt Web Services, 1998. Web. 15 Apr. 2010.
Fragile x syndrome- most common inherited form of mental retardation. Results from a change, or mutation in a single gene. This syndrome happens because the gene cannot produce enough protein. other names for this is- FRAXA syndrome, FXS, fra(x) syndrome, marker x syndrome, and Martin-Bell syndrome.
effects: People with fragile x syndrome have anxiety and behiavior such as fidgeting, excessive physical movements, and impulsive actions.Some people with fragile x do not like being touched. This syndrome occurs 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females.
*Mutations in the FMR1 gene cause fragile x syndrome.
*Fragile x can be diagnosed by taking a drop of blood from the finger.
How do you inherit the syndrome?- Fragile x syndrome is inherited by an x dominant pattern. so you can find this on the x chromosome. Boys are more at risk of getting fragile x syndrome because they only have one X chromosome. A women with a pre mutation can pass it to their child and it can become a full mutation. Even if the parents do not have frgile x the child can have it.
Treatment: There is currently no cures for fragile x syndrome. It is treated by speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychotherapy. Drugs may also be used for treatment.
Diagnosis- Fragile x is diagnosed by developmental delays.
QUSTIONS:
1. What cures if any are there for fragile x? What treatment do people have to go through to try to recover?
2. Who is more at risk for getting the syndrome boys or girls? Why?
3. What are some behaviors people with fragile x show?
Works cited:
*"Fragile X Syndrome." Genetic Home Referance. 11 Apr. 2010. Web. 14 Apr. 2010.
*"A to Z Topics." Health and Disease Information. Penn State Milton S. Medical Center, 31 Oct. 2006. Web. 15 Apr. 2010.
*"What Is Fragile X?" The National Fragile X Foundation. Wwmgmt Web Services, 1998. Web. 15 Apr. 2010.